At which Grammy ceremony did Taylor Swift first perform “august,” the song celebrated in the annual August trend?

Taylor Swift first performed “august” at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2021.

The performance was part of a Folklore-centered medley that also included “Cardigan” and “Willow.” Swift performed with collaborators Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner in a woodland setting designed to match Folklore’s atmospheric visual world. The presentation emphasized the album’s intimate, story-driven character rather than a large pop spectacle.

The ceremony took place after Folklore had received major recognition. Swift won Album of the Year for Folklore, making it her third win in that category. The Grammy performance therefore connected “august” to both the album’s critical reception and its expanding public profile.

The ceremony number is easy to confuse because Swift has performed at several Grammy ceremonies across different album eras. The relevant performance of “august” occurred at the 63rd ceremony, held in 2021, not at the 62nd or 65th.